South Sumter Park ribbon cutting marks new era of play, purpose for community

BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com
Posted 6/14/25

As a child, Rep. David Weeks, D-Sumter, often wondered why the South Sumter area didn't have access to "fine facilities" like the other parts of town. Why did he and his peers have to travel miles to enjoy a day of play?

But as he looked out on …

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